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Initial invasive strategy did not improve survival at 5 years in advanced CKD with ischemia
Routine coronary angiography with revascularization when appropriate did not reduce 5-year mortality risk in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and ischemia compared with an initial strategy of medical therapy.
Greater plaque reduction, luminal gain with directional vs. orbital atherectomy system
In adults with peripheral arterial disease, a directional atherectomy system significantly reduced vessel stenosis and plaque burden vs. an orbital atherectomy system, even after drug-coated balloon treatment, researchers reported.
NYU Langone Health named top neurology and neurosurgery department in US
NYU Langone Health has been named the top hospital in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery, according to the latest survey from U.S. News & World Report.
Hospital for Special Surgery claims top ranking for orthopedic care in the US
For the 13th straight year, Hospital for Special Surgery has been named the top hospital in the United States for orthopedic care, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals 2022-2023” survey.
Mayo Clinic ranked best hospital for seventh year running
The Mayo Clinic has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the United States for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report.
Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in US for pulmonology and lung surgery
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, was ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery.
Mayo Clinic again ranked No. 1 hospital for diabetes, endocrinology
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been selected by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in the country for diabetes and endocrinology, according to the publication’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings.
Odds for reoperation, readmission after gender-affirming surgery higher for Black patients
Black adults undergoing gender-affirming surgery have higher odds for reoperation, 30-day readmission and organ/space surgical site infection than white patients, according to study data published in LGBT Health.
Atraumatic deltoid rupture with massive rotator cuff tear amenable to primary repair
Ruptures of the deltoid muscle tendon are rare injuries that are infrequently reported in the literature.
Genetically engineered pig hearts successfully transplanted into two brain-dead humans
A team at NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans in June and July, part of an effort to create a xenotransplantation protocol for people with heart disease.